Author(s): Digital Development Agency
Resource Type: Case studies
Countries: Morocco
Keywords: Access to Information, Open Data, Transparency, Openness, Public Sector Innovation, Institution Building, E-Government
Open Data
Source in Arabic: ENACT Case Study - Open Data, Morocco
The public sector produces valuable information (open data) that can be used in various fields. Promoting open and sharing of this information aims to improve government transparency, foster innovation, and create new economic and social value.
Principles supported
- Trust
- Transparency
- Inclusiveness
Technology focus
- Open Data
Purpose
- Increase transparency and openness in public administration, including departments, public institutions and companies, and local groups.
- Facilitate public access to information, for people, companies, and other stakeholders.
- Propose new sources for economic and social innovation and create added economic value for companies.
Contributors/ Partners
- Ministry of Digital Transition and Administration Reform
- Ministry of Economy and Finance
- Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication (Communication Sector)
- High Commission for Planning
- National Authority for Integrity, Prevention and Combating of Corruption
- National Telecommunications Regulatory Agency
- Digital Development Agency
Functions and/or Features
Processing of open data (collection, inventory, classification, dissemination, and quality of data)
Outcomes, impacts & changes
- Engagement of citizens in the management of public affairs.
- Stronger communication between administrations and citizens.
- Creation of added economic value.
- Stronger influence at the regional and continental levels.
Challenges
- Legal framework
- Involvement of relevant stakeholders (producers of open data).
- Raising awareness and strengthening the capacities of representatives of the concerned departments.
Lessons learned
- Change management in the public sector.
- Processing data at the level of public administrations (inventory, classification, and publication).
- Necessity for developing a harmonious legal framework.
- Raising awareness and building capabilities.
